Dig Resumes At Possible Mob Graveyard
The FBI on Thursday began digging at a Brooklyn parking lot in search of the body of a murder victim in the investigation of two former detectives accused of engineering at least eight hits for the mob while on the police force.

Bangkok market traders tell of 20-year mafia rule
BANGKOK, April 1, (TNA) – The scandal over mafia rule at Bangkok’s Bo Bae Market continued yesterday as traders spoke of a 20-year reign by mafia bosses including a former Democrat councillor.


A Former Japanese Yakuza -Mafia- to Present How He Transformed from a Feared Member of Japan's Underworld into a Highly Respected Pastor and Role Model
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2005--A former member of Japanese Yakuza (organized crime groups), Hiroyuki Suzuki, will present the inspiring life story of how he transformed from a feared member of Japan's underworld into a highly respected pastor and role model, on Friday, April 15, from 6:35 p.m. to 8:05 p.m. at the University of Pennsylvania, Houston Hall Class of '49 Auditorium, Spruce Street between 34th and 36th Streets. The entire presentation will be translated into English and Korean.

Berlusconi 'forced to do Mafia favour' after threat to son
SILVIO Berlusconi, the Italian prime minister, was forced to carry out a "favour" for the Mafia after they threatened to kill his son, according to extraordinary revelations in a new book.

Weird Tax Laws Cover Blueberries, Soda Fountain Drinks, Even Illegal Drugs
Think you've got it bad? Paying state and federal income taxes is one thing, but digging deeper to pay sales taxes on blueberries, playing cards and even illegal drugs is something else altogether.